Substitute Teaching Assistant 2026-2027

Wappingers Central School District; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wappingers Central School District is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and students in Hopewell Junction, New York. This role involves assisting with lesson plans, supervising students in various activities, and implementing classroom procedures while maintaining a supportive environment.

Successful candidates must hold a Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate and provide fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about fostering student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting teachers and working with pupils on educational projects.
• Understanding of classroom procedures and student management.
• Ability to prepare instructional materials and assist with records.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individual and group projects.
• Prepare lesson plans and attendance reports.
• Supervise students during non-classroom activities.
• Implement classroom procedures as instructed by the teacher.

Skills

Assisting in lesson plans

Individualized education programs (IEPs)

Classroom procedures implementation

Clerical duties

Supervision of students

Education

Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects.
• Assists in preparing lesson plans, individualized education programs (IEPs) and student grades.
• Prepares planned instructional materials, attendance reports and class reports.
• Supervises student involved in non-classroom activities under the general supervision of a teacher.
• Implements/follows teachers instructions of classroom procedures; reinforcement, philosophy and consistency.
• Makes appropriate referrals when difficulties arise and teacher is not readily available.
• Assists with clerical duties related to instruction.
• Demonstrates an understanding of students’ problems, keeps a firm hand, yet is courteous.
• Attends Open House and grade level meetings.
• Keeps records, writes lessons on the board, corrects students’ work.
• Does related work as required.

Upon completion of the hiring process, including all mandatory paperwork, candidates for all substitute positions must receive WCSD Board approval as a WCSD substitute prior to starting assignment date.

Level 1 Teaching Assistant Certificate or New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) Exam Pass Confirmation

(for information on taking the ATAS exam go to http://www.nysatas.nesinc.com/)

Fingerprint clearance through NYS TEACH (NYSED) is required (Applicant for Employee).